IU’s King Wins Two Gold Medals, Sets Two Records at FINA World Championships

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IU’s King Wins Two Gold Medals, Sets Two Records at FINA World Championships

 WINDSOR, Ontario – Indiana University swimmer Lilly King had a record day at the 2016 FINA World Swimming Championships (25m) on Wednesday night in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.

 Swimming the breaststroke leg for Team USA in the 200 medley relay, King split a blistering 28.78, helping the Americans win gold and set a world short-course meter record with a time of 1:43.27.

 Later in the evening, King had an unbelievable performance in the women’s 50 breaststroke, winning her second world title, beating world-record holder Alia Atkinson with a time of 28.92, eclipsing the American record she set in the event on Tuesday night. With her effort, King is the fourth-fastest performer in the 50 breast in history.

 In the men’s 100 breaststroke final, Indiana alum Cody Miller placed sixth overall, finishing as the top American with a time of 57.08. Earlier in the day, IU postgrad Zane Grothe placed 13th overall in the men’s 200 freestyle with a time of 1:44.53.

 The 2016 Short Course World Championships will continue on Thursday in Windsor, Ontario, with prelims beginning at 9:30 a.m. ET and finals beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET.

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 Women’s 50 Breaststroke Final

1. Lilly King – 28.92 (American Record)

 Women’s 200 Medley Relay Final

1. Lilly King – 28.78 (Team USA – 1:43.27 – World Record)

 Men’s 100 Breaststroke Final

6. Cody Miller – 57.08

 Men’s 200 Freestyle

13. Zane Grothe – 1:44.53